By :Pamilerin Opesan The University of Ibadan has approved a lecture-free day and a half-day of lectures to enable students participate in the ongoing 2026 Students’ Union Week activities, following the Vice-Chancellor’s approval communicated through the Dean of Students, Dr. Demola Lewis, in an internal memorandum dated 16th September 2026. According to the memo addressedContinue reading “University of Ibadan Approves Lecture-Free Days for 2026 Students’ Union Week”
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UI Transport Committee Makes Bank Transfers Mandatory for Campus Tricycles, Cabs
By :Jesunifemi Oginni The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Transport Committee has directed all intra-campus tricycle, popularly known as Maruwa, and cab operators to accept bank transfers as a means of payment from passengers. The directive was contained in a public notice issued by the committee, aimed at making transportation within the campus more convenientContinue reading “UI Transport Committee Makes Bank Transfers Mandatory for Campus Tricycles, Cabs”
Postpartum Depression: What You Should Know about PPD
By: Iyanuoluwa Oni When we hear the words postpartum depression, it is easy to think, “That concerns new mothers. Why should I care?” Or maybe, from a place of fear: “Do I really want to be a mother?” “What if I go through it?” “What if I don’t feel happy after having my baby?” TheseContinue reading “Postpartum Depression: What You Should Know about PPD”
The Pain Behind the Period: How Menstruation Affects Students
By :Jesunifemi Oginni “It’s like a needle continuously pokes my lower abdomen.” That is how Temiloluwa, describes the pain she experiences during her period. She rates it seven out of 10 and says she considers missing class almost every time her period comes. Yet, despite the discomfort, she still has to get up, attend lecturesContinue reading “The Pain Behind the Period: How Menstruation Affects Students”
UI3 Victory: Court Throws Out Vic’s injunction Application
By :Benedict Adebayo The Federal High Court in Ibadan has struck out the application filed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, seeking to stop the reinstatement of the three student activists known as UI3. Her Lordship, Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha, gave the ruling on Monday, September 14, 2026, in SuitContinue reading “UI3 Victory: Court Throws Out Vic’s injunction Application”
UISU Quiz Competition: Renewable Natural Resources Comes 2nd in “Battle of Intellectuals”
By: Benedict Adebayo The Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan has emerged 2nd position in the University of Ibadan Students’ Union Quiz Competition tagged “Battle of Intellectuals”. The semi-final and final rounds of the competition took place today, 12th September 2026, at the Social Science LLT. The event kicked off byContinue reading “UISU Quiz Competition: Renewable Natural Resources Comes 2nd in “Battle of Intellectuals””
Faculty of Agric and Forestry 1986 Set Marks 40 Years , Announces Mentorship Programme for RENARSITES
By:Agnes Oyinyechi The 1986 Set of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, will commemorate four decades of shared experiences and professional growth with a mentorship programme for students of the faculty. The programme, scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the First Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture.Continue reading “Faculty of Agric and Forestry 1986 Set Marks 40 Years , Announces Mentorship Programme for RENARSITES”
PROSTATE CANCER: KNOW THE RISK, GET SCREENED
By: Taiwo Taiwo September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to a disease that can develop quietly but have serious consequences when detected late. Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, a small gland in the male reproductive system located below the bladder. The prostate produces fluid that forms part ofContinue reading “PROSTATE CANCER: KNOW THE RISK, GET SCREENED”
Blink and It’s Week 9: How did the semester run so fast ?
By: Benedict Adebayo It feels like just yesterday that we resumed for the second semester, with our bags still looking fresh, our timetables still feeling new, our lecture halls gradually becoming familiar again, and many of us still trying to settle into the rhythm of another academic journey, but somehow, without waiting for anyone toContinue reading “Blink and It’s Week 9: How did the semester run so fast ?”
JAWWAR’26: Renewable Natural Resources to Face Basic Medical Sciences
By : Benedict Adebayo The Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) will face the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) today, September 3, 2026, in the first round of JAW WAR 2026. The debate, organised by the Literacy and Debating Society, University of Ibadan, features 18 faculties in nine first-round clashes. The theme for thisContinue reading “JAWWAR’26: Renewable Natural Resources to Face Basic Medical Sciences”